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    Desengaño (en. Disillusion)

    /desenɡaˈɲo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Disillusion or loss of belief in something.
    The disillusion he felt upon knowing the truth was devastating.
    El desengaño que sintió al conocer la verdad fue devastador.
    Knowledge of reality that contrasts with previous expectations.
    Her disillusion upon discovering the deception was immediate.
    Su desengaño al descubrir el engaño fue inmediato.
    Clarification of a misunderstanding or error in interpretation.
    The disillusion occurred when they realized the truth of the situation.
    El desengaño ocurrió cuando se dieron cuenta de la verdad de la situación.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish des- (deprivation) and engaño (illusion or false concept).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    romantic disillusion
    Loss of illusion in the sentimental realm.
    desengaño amoroso
    to experience a disillusion
    To experience a disappointment or a disappointing reality.
    vivir un desengaño

    Related Words

    deception
    The action of deceiving or making someone believe something false.
    engaño
    illusion
    False belief about something or someone.
    ilusión

    Slang Meanings

    Bad taste in the mouth after a disappointment.
    Ever since he told me he wouldn't come, I have a disillusion in my stomach.
    Desde que me dijo que no vendría, tengo un desengaño en el estómago.
    Moment when you realize the truth.
    That day was the total disillusion when I found out he was lying to me.
    Ese día fue el desengaño total cuando supe que me mentía.